Description
Savory Creamed Spinach brings classic steakhouse comfort to home kitchens with rich, velvety goodness. Silky smooth leaves nestle in a creamy sauce, inviting you to savor each luxurious spoonful of this timeless side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 10-ounce (280 grams) bags frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare fresh spinach by microwaving according to package instructions, ensuring thorough heating.
- Create a straining station using cheesecloth, fine mesh sieve, or tea towel to remove excess moisture from cooked spinach, then set aside.
- Initiate a skillet over medium-high heat and gently melt butter until it transforms into a golden liquid.
- Introduce finely chopped onions to the bubbling butter, sautéing until they become translucent and softened.
- Quickly incorporate minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the pan for approximately 30 seconds.
- Incorporate cream cheese into the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and creates a smooth base.
- Stream heavy cream into the mixture, allowing it to simmer and develop a rich, velvety consistency for about two minutes.
- Enhance the sauce by adding mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, complemented with a whisper of nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Thoroughly blend the seasonings until the cheeses melt and integrate seamlessly into the creamy sauce.
- Gently fold the previously drained spinach into the luxurious cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Warm the spinach for an additional minute, guaranteeing a harmonious blend of flavors and temperatures.
Notes
- Master the moisture removal by thoroughly squeezing spinach, preventing a watery final dish that could dilute the creamy sauce.
- Experiment with alternative cheeses like goat cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces overall calorie content.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like diced mushrooms or roasted garlic for deeper flavor complexity.
- Adapt the recipe for dairy-free diets by substituting cream
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg